Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Pekannuss
Amur Schilf
In French
Pacanier
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Pecan
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Pecan
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cyperales
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Pecan and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Pecan and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Pecan and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.